ECONOMY
Six accelerometer centers to be constructed in Valley
Six accelerometer centers to be constructed in Valley
KATHMANDU, Nov 7: Accelerometer centers, measuring earthquake, are going to be constructed at six different places of Kathmandu Valley with the Japanese support. Japan had provided financial support for the construction of 10 accelerometer centres in Kathmandu Valley and 10 GPS stations out of vall...
Nov 07, 2017
ELECTION
Republica’s three questions to Darchula candidates
Republica’s three questions to Darchula candidates
With the elections inching closer, election fervor is gripping politicians and voters alike across the country. In this context, Republica talked to the candidates for the parliamentary and provincial election from Darchula centering on the rationale behind their candidacy, their three major agendas...
Nov 07, 2017
ELECTION
EC can decide for itself about voting rights for polling staff: SC
EC can decide for itself about voting rights for polling sta...
KATHMANDU, Nov 7: Acting on a writ petition demanding arrangements for civil servants and security personnel deployed on election duty to cast their votes, the Supreme Court on Monday asked the Election Commission (EC) to take an appropriate decision in line with the constitution.
Nov 07, 2017
ECONOMY
Stockbrokers allowed to provide margin trading facility
Stockbrokers allowed to provide margin trading facility
KATHMANDU, Nov 7: Securities Board of Nepal (Sebon) has paved the way for stock brokerage firms to provide margin trading services to their clients.
Nov 07, 2017
POLITICS
Govt announces Rs 4 billion for flood victims
Govt announces Rs 4 billion for flood victims
KATMANDU, Nov 7: Just ahead of parliamentary and provincial assembly elections, the government has announced a relief package of Rs 4 billion for flood victims.
Nov 07, 2017
POLITICS
Dr KC gives prez a week to endorse ordinance
Dr KC gives prez a week to endorse ordinance
KATHMANDU, Nov 7: Dr Govinda KC has issued a weeklong ultimatum to President Bidya Devi Bhandari to approve the Medical Education Act. Dr KC has warned to launch his 14th hunger strike from next Monday if his demand is not met by then.
Nov 07, 2017
ECONOMY
No takers for improved wheat seeds in Tanahun
No takers for improved wheat seeds in Tanahun
TANAHUN, Nov 7: About six tons of seeds of improved wheat varieties is lying unused at the warehouse of District Agriculture Development Office (DADO), Tanahun, as local farmers have shown reluctance to cultivate wheat.
Nov 07, 2017
ELECTION
Digital electioneering catches on in west Nepal
Digital electioneering catches on in west Nepal
NEPALGUNJ, Nov 7: Election campaigning by political parties has made Surket-based journalist Maya Thapa busy doing voice-overs for the social media publicity material of election candidates.
Nov 07, 2017
ECONOMY
CAAN tells chopper companies to abide by ACAP rules
CAAN tells chopper companies to abide by ACAP rules
KATHMANDU, Nov 7: Civil Aviation Authority of Nepal (CAAN) has requested helicopter companies not to operate any commercial flights in the Annapurna Conservation Area without taking permission from the Annapurna Conservation Area Project (ACAP).
Nov 07, 2017
ELECTION
Sankhuwasabha locals keen to elect their representatives
Sankhuwasabha locals keen to elect their representatives
DHANKUTA, Nov 7: The upcoming first phase of parliamentary and provincial elections slated for November 26 has gripped Sankhuwasabha district as well. As the day nears, the district with a total of 105,085 voters is keenly anticipating who would win the election battles and what would the future rep...
Nov 07, 2017